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Surgery Open Science Template

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About the Surgery Open Science format

Surgery Open Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Surgical Simulation and Training, Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Surgery Open Science 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inSurgical Simulation and Training Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
ISSN2589-8450
Citation impact (2-yr)2.09
h-index20
i10-index80
Total citations2,698
Article processing charge$2,000
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Surgery Open Science per year

1
2005
1
2009
28
2019
35
2020
29
2021
83
2022
117
2023
148
2024
107
2025

Citation impact of Surgery Open Science by publication year

1
2005
0
2009
331
2019
260
2020
234
2021
663
2022
548
2023
473
2024
114
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Surgery Open Science

Incidence and impact of surgical site infections on length of stay and cost of care for patients undergoing open procedures

Yuefeng Hou, Ashley Collinsworth, Flutura Hasa et al. · 8 Nov 2022

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality; however, current SSI rates across open procedures and their effect on healthcare delivery are unknown. The objective of this study was to examine incidence of SSIs for open surgical procedures in the United States and impact on length of stay (LOS) and costs…

Epidemiology of pediatric trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic shelter in place

Kovi Bessoff, Ryan Han, Min Jung Cho et al. · 22 Jun 2021

INTRODUCTION: The first COVID-19 cases occurred in the US in January of 2020, leading to the implementation of shelter in place. This study seeks to define the impact of shelter in place on the epidemiology of pediatric trauma. METHODS: We examined pediatric trauma admissions at 5 Level 1 and 1 Level 2 US pediatric trauma…

Quality of life in patients with hemorrhoidal disease

Håvard D. Rørvik, Michael Davidsen, Mathias Christian Gierløff et al. · 24 Feb 2023

Background: Operation for hemorrhoidal disease is one of the most common operations performed globally. However, we know little about the impact of the disease on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), or the importance of the observed clinical and anatomical changes. Method: ). SF12 and EQ-5D scores in 257 patients with symptomatic hemorrhoids referred to our…

Continuous thoracic spinal anesthesia with local anesthetic plus midazolam and ketamine is superior to local anesthetic plus fentanyl in major abdominal surgery

Paolo Vincenzi, Roberto Starnari, Lucia Faloia et al. · 17 Jul 2020

BACKGROUND: Limited studies have applied thoracic continuous spinal anesthesia in abdominal surgery, relying exclusively on opioids. This retrospective study analyzes 2 different schemes of thoracic continuous spinal anesthesia and postoperative analgesia in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. METHODS: A total of 98 patients aged ≥ 75 years were divided into 2 groups. The control…

Antineoplastic effects of auranofin in human pancreatic adenocarcinoma preclinical models

Mayrim V. Rios Perez, David Roife, Bingbing Dai et al. · 3 Jul 2019

Auranofin, a Food and Drug Administration–approved anti-rheumatic agent with anticancer properties for lung and ovarian cancer, has never been studied for pancreatic cancer. We hypothesize that auranofin may prevent pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma progression by inhibition of Txnrd1 and HIF-1α. In vitro sensitivity of human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cell lines was determined based on IC50. Western…

Surgery Open Science template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Surgery Open Science format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Surgery Open Science template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Surgery Open Science use?
Surgery Open Science uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Surgery Open Science 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Surgery Open Science?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Surgery Open Science document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Surgery Open Science template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Surgery Open Science format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Surgery Open Science?
Surgery Open Science is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Surgery Open Science template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Surgery Open Science PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Surgery Open Science template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Surgery Open Science template cost?
You can start writing in the Surgery Open Science template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Surgery Open Science PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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